Ryszard Gryglewski
Ryszard Jerzy Gryglewski | |
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| Born | 4 August 1932 |
| Died | 30 January 2023 (aged 90) Kraków, Poland |
| Nationality | Polish |
| Citizenship | Polish |
| Alma mater | Jagiellonian University |
| Known for | Discovery of prostacyclin |
| Awards | Prize of the Foundation for Polish Science (1997) Sir Hans Krebs Medal (2004) |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Pharmacology, medicine |
Ryszard Jerzy Gryglewski (Polish: [ˈrɨʂard ˈjɛʐɨ ˈɡrɨɡlɛfskʲi]; 4 August 1932 – 30 January 2023) was a Polish pharmacologist and physician. He is known for co-discovering prostacyclin. He was a Member of the Polish Academy of Learning (PAU) and the Polish Academy of Sciences (PAN). He was the recipient of Sir Hans Krebs Medal as well as Poland's highest order of merit, the Order of the White Eagle.